{"id":12986,"date":"2025-08-17T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=12986"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:37:27","slug":"abundant-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/17\/abundant-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"Abundant Blessings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One-minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Green-Simple-Nature-Lake-With-Name-Desktop-Wallpaper-Instagram-Post-45-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Green-Simple-Nature-Lake-With-Name-Desktop-Wallpaper-Instagram-Post-45-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Green-Simple-Nature-Lake-With-Name-Desktop-Wallpaper-Instagram-Post-45-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Green-Simple-Nature-Lake-With-Name-Desktop-Wallpaper-Instagram-Post-45-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Green-Simple-Nature-Lake-With-Name-Desktop-Wallpaper-Instagram-Post-45.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading about David collecting the necessary things needed to build the Temple, and then Solomon doing the work, I couldn\u2019t help but think of God\u2019s provision.&nbsp; From precious metals and fine cloths to skilled workers with attention to detail, the Lord provided everything for the father and son to complete their tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our sovereign Creator, God has dominion over everything under the sun and beyond it.\u00a0 Wherever the Almighty guides us, whatever divine tasks He assigns us, the Lord will give us the tools we need to finish the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201cAnd my God will meet all your needs&nbsp;according to the riches of his glory&nbsp;in Christ Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Phil. 4:19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What we want and what we need differ.\u00a0 Just because we want a new car doesn\u2019t mean we will get it.\u00a0 Instead, we can choose to be grateful for the one we do have.\u00a0 The more we appreciate the Savior\u2019s provision in our lives, the more we will recognize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start making a list of your blessings.\u00a0 You will quickly find God has abundantly blessed you, providing all you need when you need it.\u00a0 Speak to the Lord from the heart, tell Him your needs.\u00a0 Ask God for provision and watch as He provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Summer Fun Activity:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Go to an AdventurePark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One-minute read. Reading about David collecting the necessary things needed to build the Temple, and then Solomon doing the work, I couldn\u2019t help but think of God\u2019s provision.&nbsp; From precious metals and fine cloths to skilled workers with attention to detail, the Lord provided everything for the father and son to complete their tasks. 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